by Medwatch 7 | Sep 13, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
Every year, the staff at Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation at Comanche County Memorial Hospital recognize a patient who stood out by giving them the courage award. They usually do it at a banquet, but because of the pandemic, it looked a little different this year. Matthew...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 2, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
An accident on a four wheeler sent one woman to a hospital and then to rehab. She chose the Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Comanche County memorial Hospital to get her moving again. Debra Schultz flipped her four wheeler back in March, and it landed on...
by Medwatch 7 | Jul 8, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Nursing, Rehabilitation
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers long term care. The residents and staff say they are all like family there. Hazel Lee Fitch was a resident at the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for several months until her passing in...
by Medwatch 7 | Jun 23, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Nursing, Rehabilitation
The McMahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center skilled unit is for patients who need short term care and rehab. Jerry Boucher developed skin cancer a few years ago and underwent immunotherapy. He experienced some pretty bad side effects that landed him at the...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 20, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
One local non-profit is using dogs as a form of therapy to provide comfort and companionship to patients who might need a bit of puppy love. Paws with Love Therapy Dogs is a volunteer organization that provides comfort and companionship with therapy dogs to...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 18, 2018 | Medwatch 7, Rehabilitation
The Annual Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehab Reunion is held every year to celebrate the success of their rehab patients. Each year a courage award is given to the patient who has shown the most strength and perseverance. That patient this year was Gloria Dille. 83 year old...